Wine Tasting With Appetizers

Wine Tasting with Appetizers, rated 4.8 across 157 traveller reviews.

Overview

This tasting takes place at Vigna il Castagno, a farm in the Itria Valley near Martina Franca, where the Puglia dei Trulli team pours four of their own wines made from indigenous grapes. The session runs for two hours and is offered in English or Italian. Guests start with a walk through the vineyard rows before settling in for the guided tasting itself.

The four wines cover the main styles of the estate: Pietra Viva, a still white made from Verdeca; 1929 Moscato, a dry white from Moscato di Trani; 1° Luglio, a still rosé from Nero di Troia; and Terra Viva, a still red, also from Nero di Troia. Each glass arrives with a description and a homemade appetizer chosen to match the wine, though the lineup can shift depending on what is available.

The experience suits both casual drinkers and people who already know Apulian wine and want to learn how it is made. Pickup is not included. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the farmMeet at Trulli il Castagno, Strada Noci 315 Bis, Martina Franca. There is no pickup service for this tour.
2. Walk the vineyardA guided walk among the rows of vines opens the visit, with explanations about the grapes. One reviewer said guests were also allowed to taste a grape during this part.
3. Take a seat for tastingOne reviewer described a long communal table for guests, illuminated with lights above and very inviting.
4. Taste four winesThe guide presents four estate wines, each with a description of the wine: the Verdeca white, the Moscato white, the Nero di Troia rosé and the Nero di Troia red.
5. Pair with appetizersEach glass comes with a homemade local appetizer matched to the wine. The full session lasts two hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tasting.

• Getting there. Pickup is not included, so plan your own transport to the farm on Strada Noci near Martina Franca. Reviews do not mention public transport options.
• Evening atmosphere. Two reviewers describe watching the sunset among the vines, and one of them also mentions lights strung over the communal table. Several travellers praise the beauty of the location itself.
• Pace and standing. The visit begins with a walk through the vineyard, so wear shoes that can handle dirt paths. The total experience is two hours, with much of it seated at the tasting table.
• Food portions. Four homemade appetizers accompany the four wines, but they are pairings rather than a meal. Some travellers mention that more substantial food would help, so consider eating something beforehand.
• Group feel. Reviewers describe a shared long table, and one said the experience is a chance to meet new people. Another couple noted it works well as a duo.
• Language and learning. The tasting runs in English or Italian, and reviewers repeatedly praise the clear, detailed explanations. Expect to come away knowing how the estate makes each wine.

Common issues. Some travellers said the appetizers that come with each pour are light, and a few would have liked more substantial food alongside the wines. Specific wines can vary depending on availability, so the exact four pours may not always match the published list. No transport is provided, and anyone relying on public transit to reach the farm outside Martina Franca should check connections carefully.

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